Washington, DC - The Department of Justice Tuesday announced that it reached a settlement agreement with WesPak Inc., an agricultural company located in Dinuba, California. The settlement resolves the Department of Justice’s investigation into whether the company discriminated against workers based on their citizenship status in violation of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) when verifying their authorization to work.

Washington, DC - The Department of Justice Tuesday announced that it has reached a settlement agreement with Stanislaus County, California. The settlement resolves the Department of Justice’s investigation into whether the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department engaged in prohibited hiring practices in violation of the anti-discrimination provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).

Washington, DC - Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources Francis R. Fannon will travel to Silicon Valley in California from June 2 – 5, 2019.

Sacramento, California - The California Department of Food and Agriculture, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Yolo County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office, and the Sacramento County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office have eradicated an oriental fruit fly (OFF) infestation centered in the southern part of the City of Sacramento near the Lemon Hill community, ending a 123-square-mile quarantine that began August 28, 2018. A total of 15 male flies and one female fly were detected.

Sacramento, California - In response to the increasing number of horse racing deaths in California, Governor Gavin Newsom announced today his support for SB 469 by Senator Bill Dodd (D-Napa) which authorizes the California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) to suspend horse racing licenses to protect the health and safety of horses and riders. The announcement comes after the 26th horse death at Santa Anita Park.

Sacramento, California - The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will hear updates on fairs, water policy and rural issues at its upcoming meeting on June 4, 2019.  The meeting will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the California Department of Food and Agriculture, 1220 N Street – Main Auditorium, Sacramento, California.